Bye Bye Birdie: Youth Production of Classic Rock & Roll Musical

A cast of talented young performers stars in Peninsula Youth Theatre's production of this Tony Award-winning musical. Set in the world of soda fountains, Elvis and Ed Sullivan, a small town gets turned upside down when the hip-thrusting superstar Conrad Birdie comes to Sweet Apple, Ohio to give a lucky girl "one last kiss" before his induction into the army. This nostalgic show is filled with classic songs like "I've Got a Lot of Living to Do," "Put on a Happy Face" and "The Telephone Hour."

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Winner of the 1961 Tony Award for Best Musical, Bye Bye Birdie takes place in the early days of rock ’n’ roll. The telephone lines in Sweet Apple, Ohio, are burning with the news that rock star and teen idol Conrad Birdie is coming to town for a final concert before his induction into the Army. What’s more, he has chosen one of Sweet Apple’s own to receive his farewell kiss live on national TV. This light-hearted piece of nostalgia features such musical hits as “The Telephone Song,” “I’ve Got a Lot of Living to Do” and “Put on a Happy Face.”

About the Ticket Supplier: Peninsula Youth Theatre

Peninsula Youth Theatre’s unique family atmosphere successfully uses theater performances and classes to develop a strong sense of self-esteem and to nurture social and communication skills that are useful in all walks of life. Peninsula Youth Theatre is committed to providing an enriching theatrical experience in their schools, thereby reinforcing the positive role the arts play in academic success.